An insight into student life on the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Camberwell College of Arts. Including information on the local area, student support services and our careers and employability service.

1. Student Life at
Camberwell
Camberwell, Chelsea &
Wimbledon College’s of Arts
Part of University of the Arts
London

2. Introduction
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Why
What
How
Camberwell & The Local Area
Campus Developments
Social Life
Arts & Culture
Student Support
Student Services
Careers and Employability

3. Why Foundation Diploma in Art & Design?
What is it?
• A one year Further Education course which allows
you to experiment and develop your skills in a
range of specialisms.
• A bridge between school and degree level
• A supportive environment in which to build a strong
portfolio
• Supports you in your application to your chosen
degree
Do I have to do a Foundation Diploma?
• We strongly recommend that students from A Level
undertake a Foundation Diploma to prepare for
undergraduate study.

4. The Progression Centre
The Facts
• You’ll be based at the Progression Centre, Wilson Road,
Camberwell. A dedicated centre focused on supporting you
in progressing to Higher Education.
• You’ll have access to a team of excellent teaching staff and
dedicated Foundation technicians. Bringing together Art &
Design expertise from across the UAL colleges.
• There will be around 600 full-time students on the course
(Home/EU 350 & Intl 250).
• Students come from over 20 different countries from all over
the world.
• The course runs September – May
• Access to studio space Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm during term
time.

5. Resources and Facilities
• All students have space to work in, this will
change throughout the course as you
progress from part 1 to part 2 and work
alongside students in your specialist area.
• There are 3 workshops in the Progression
Centre – 3D, Digital Media and Printmaking.
• Workshops are open Mon-Fri 10:00 – 4:30
with the exception of Wednesday when they
are closed for maintenance.
• You also have access to the library, the
Central Loan store and the Cafe at the
Peckham Road site.

8. Digital Media Suite
•Supports students in realising their ideas
through imaging, sound, film and animation.
•iMacs, stop frame animation stations with lights
and cameras, sound station, A3 and A4
scanners.
•Software includes Adobe Creative Suite CS6,
Final Cut Pro, iStop Motion, iLife, Soundrack
Pro, DVD Studio Pro and Google Sketch Up
•One-to-one technical support sessions can be
booked in advance.

9. Entry Requirements
•Portfolio of work
•1 GCE A Level / AVCE / BTEC National Diploma / GNVQ Advanced Diploma supported by 3 GCSEs
grade C or above
•International Baccalaureate; students need to achieve at least 3 certificates - 2 at Higher Level and 1
at Standard Level - with a minimum grade 4 in each certificate
•Alternative qualifications and experience will also be taken into consideration
•IELTS Academic Test for UKVI level 5.0 or above if English isn’t an applicant’s first language, with at
least 4.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking .

10. The Application Process
• You apply directly to the college online via our website from November.
• You will need to write a supporting statement which should be approximately 500 words.
• You will be invited to a portfolio reviews between February and March. You do not have an in
person interview.
• You will hear the outcome of your portfolio review via email by the end of March.
• You can only apply to one UAL Foundation Diploma course, outside of the UAL you can apply to
as many as you wish.
• You can apply to both Undergraduate and Foundation Diploma courses in the same cycle.
• The deadline for applying is Tuesday 31st January 2017 at 12:00 midday.

11. Campus Developments
The Future of Camberwell
• 62 million pound investment to develop
Camberwell College of Arts Campus
• A new 260 bed halls of residence
• 200 seat Lecture Theatre
• Additional Undergraduate studio and project
space
• Expanded library resource
• New social areas and canteen
• Museum standard gallery space

12. Social Life

13. Campus Developments

14. Student Support Services
•Student advisers are money and immigration specialists. They provide
guidance on how to fund costs related to studying in the UK, and can assist
International students with enquiries about visas and other immigration
matters.
•Counsellors, health advisers and chaplains support the health and well-
being of students by listening to them and helping them with issues and
concerns such as depression, anxiety and illness, and by providing pastoral
and spiritual care.
•Disability advisers, dyslexia coordinators and dyslexia support tutors
support the University’s commitment to inclusion and equality. They aim to
remove the barriers that students may face, and support them to work as
independently as possible.

15. Careers and Employability
Careers and Employability
We deliver a range of services and
opportunities to help you kick-start
your creative career. We offer:
• Help Finding Work
• Events & Workshops
• Funding & Mentoring
• Business Advice
• Online Resources
Full details can be found at:
arts.ac.uk/student-jobs-and-careers

16. Any Questions?
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